Uses

How it works

Ethinylestradiol belongs to a class of medications called estrogens (female hormones). It is a synthetic form of the naturally occurring hormone and helps in development and maintenance of menstrual cycle. In post-menopausal women, it works by reducing the post-menopausal symptoms and risk of weakening bones and bone fracture.

Seek immediate medical attention if you experience pain in your chest that spreads to arm or neck, unexplained migraine-type headaches, with or without disturbed vision, painful swelling in your leg, sudden chest pain and difficulty breathing.

Ensure that you undergo regular breast screening (for presence of lumps or any abnormal changes) and cervical smear test while taking ethinylestradiol.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.

Do not take if allergic to ethinylestradiol or any of its ingredients.

Do not take if having recent blood clotting problems or related conditions like heart attack.

Do not take if suffering from breast or uterus cancer.

Do not take if suffering from untreated enlargement of inner wall of uterus (endometrial hyperplasia).

Patients who have or had liver diseases (e.g. jaundice).

Do not take if having any disorder related to haemoglobin (porphyria).

Frequently asked questions for NOVELON

Ethinyl Estradiol

Q.Is ethinylestradiol good for acne?Ethinylestradiol may help in acne treatment. However, it is strongly recommended that you consult your doctor for advice on best treatment option suitable your condition and needs.

Desogestrel

Q.Is desogestrel androgenic/a progestin/ a combined pill?Desogestrel is a new, potent progestogen with very low androgenic properties. It is not a combined pill; it is a progestogen-only-pill

Q.How does desogestrel work/ stop ovulation?Desogestrel as a contraceptive, acts by preventing the egg cell from ripening and thus stops ovulation

Q.Is desogestrel safe/ dangerous/cause weight gain/ stop periods/ cause hair loss/ cause blood clots?Desogestrel is safe in most women, if taken strictly at recommended dosage and duration. Common side effects of desogestrel include: weight gain, irregular or no periods, hair loss. Blood clot is a rare side effect of desogestrel

Q.Is desogestrel good for acne/help acne/cause acne?Acne is a common side effect of desogestrel

Q.What is desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol/does desogestrel contain estrogen/ how does desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol work?Desogestrel/ethinyl estradiol is a combination progesterone and estrogen birth control pill. It works by preventing ovulation, change the cervical mucus to prevent the sperm from reaching the egg and change the lining of the uterus to prevent a fertilized egg from implanting in the uterus

Q.Is desogestrel the same as cerazette/ same as feanolla?Cerazette and feanolla are brand names for desogestrel.